Separation from evil is the necessary first principle of communion with Him ... Separation from evil is His principle of unity

Obedience to the word in humility of mind never confuses.

During my solitude, conflicting thoughts increased; but much exercise of soul had the effect of causing the scriptures to gain complete ascendancy over me. I had always owned them to be the Word of GOD . . . the careful reading of the Acts afforded me a practical picture of the early church; which made me feel deeply the contrast with its actual present state; though still, as ever beloved by GOD.

Let those who like society better have it.

Separation from evil is the necessary first principle of communion with Him ... Separation from evil is His principle of unity

I held apostolic succession fully, and the channels of grace to be there only.

It is the desire of our hearts, and as we believe God's will under this dispensation, that all the children of God should be gathered together as such, and, consequently, as not of the world.